Mass Communications
Offered as a major & minor
Related Department(s):
Division Level:
Undergraduate
Courses Required for a Major in Mass Communication
| COMM 221 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 hours |
| ENCO 222 | Introduction to Critical Studies | 3 hours |
| COMM 232 | Layout & Design I | 3 hours |
| ENCO 261 | Writing & Speaking for the Media I | 3 hours |
| COMM 342 | Writing & Speaking fo the Media II | 3 hours |
COMM 311 OR COMM 332 | Visual Communication I OR Layout & Design II | 3 hours |
| COMM 361 | Intercultural Communication | 3 hours |
| COMM 362 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 hours |
| COMM 461 | Media Literacy | 3 hours |
| COMM 462 | Media Law | 3 hours |
| COMM 472 | Capstone Seminar | 3 hours |
All mass communication majors choose one of the following tracks (12 hours) | ||
| Media Journalism | ||
| COMM 322 | Persuasion | 3 hours |
| COMM 331 | TV Production I | 3 hours |
| COMM 441 | Public Discourse | 3 hours |
COMM 390/490 OR COMM 412 OR COMM 422 | Yearbook (1 hour each/need 3) OR Visual Communication II OR TV Production II | 3 hours |
| Global Media | ||
| COMM 343 | Folklore & Mass Media | 3 hours |
| COMM 351 | Environment Communication | 3 hours |
| COMM 442 | Journalism, Interviewing & Field Work | 3 hours |
| COMM 451 | Globalization & the Media (travel abroad with accredited program can substitute for COMM 451) | 3 hours |